Thursday, December 20, 2012

Welcome to the Midwinter's Eve Hop! Many thanks to Kathy at Im A Reader Not a Writer for her fabulous hops all year long.

I'm offering readers their choice of book ( one of my books )for this hop. Books in the header ( except Grace Doll, which is available, but not in the header :)

To enter, join me on the various social media sites of your choosing ( links on the sidebar )
Be sure to leave your contact info. You'd be surprised how many participants don't leave info and get chosen! Then I have no way of contacting them. So, if you're serious about entering, leave your contact info.
Read and let read~
Jennifer Laurens

Monday, October 29, 2012

I'm THRILLED to announce another blog tour for Grace Doll! Many thanks to Kathy at I'm A Reader Not A Writer for hosting, as well as the other book bloggers gracious enough to read, review and participate.
Official Tour Schedule

Monday, October 8, 2012

Welcome to my stop on the Happily Ever After Hop! I'm offering 1 copy of Overprotected.

BLURB:

Ashlyn: A society princess living in New York City

Daddy hired you to be my bodyguard.

Colin: Childhood enemy, now her protector.

Daddy thought I'd be safe. He thought I'd never fall in love. He thought he could keep me forever.

Charles: Obsessed with keeping her safe, keeping her his, he hires the one person he knows she could never fall in love with. Colin.

Daddy was wrong.

A kidnapping leaves a father fanatical about his only child's safety. A story of obsessive love and the quest for independence.

And one copy of Grace Doll

BLURB:

Grace Doll had everything a girl could want: Fame. Fortune. Beauty.

Everything except her freedom. So when a powerful movie producer forces an experimental treatment on Grace--one that's purported to make beauty immortal--she stages her own death to escape him. With the help of trusted friends, Grace slips into hiding. She's forever flawless. Forever young, and forever pursued by her past.

But when a stranger arrives on her doorstep, holding the key to a life she thought she'd left behind, Grace must decide between the safety she's known...and embracing the role she was born to play.

To enter, post your book of choice and link up with me on Facebook or Twitter ( links on sidebar ) and leave your contact info in your post below!

Thursday, October 4, 2012

I love it when the air cools down and it's time for layering clothes and cuddling by the fireplace -- with a good book! To celebrate, I'm giving away 2 copies of Grace Doll for that reading experience.

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Choosing a book for this hop was hard. I find so few books I can't put down, that parting with one is...painful. And, since reading is subjective, I realize that not everyone is going to like everything

I'm offering one of my many copies of Endless Love - a book I always recommend whenever anyone asks me, "What are your favorite books?"

The classic novel that has been translated into over twenty languages and has sold more than two million copies worldwide

One of the most celebrated novels of its time, Endless Love remains perhaps the most powerful book ever written about young love. Riveting, compulsively readable, and ferociously sexual, Endless Love tells the story of David Axelrod and his overwhelming love for Jade Butterfield.

David and Jade are consumed with each other: their rapport, their desire, their sexuality, take them further than they understand. And when Jade's father banishes David from the home, he fantasizes the forgiveness his rescue of the family will bring, and he sets a "perfectly safe" fire to their house. What unfolds is a nightmare, a dark world in which David's love is a crime and a disease, a world of anonymous phone calls, crazy letters, and new fears—and the inevitable and punishing pursuit of the one thing that remains most real to him: his endless love for Jade and her family.

If Endless Love doesn't sound like your thing, you're welcome to one of my books. Just post which book you want in your comment below to be entered. And click on the FB icon and you're entered!

Friday, September 14, 2012

If you love forbidden love, try A Season of Eden. It's available in paperback, for those who have to squeeze and touch their books during intense reading experiences like Eden. It's also available in ebook format. Either way, Eden's journey to adulthood via the hypnotically adorable James Christian, her music teacher, is my most controversial book.

Some people LOVE it. Other people hate it. What matters is what YOU think, to YOU.

Wednesday, September 5, 2012

Thanks for joining in the Reading Clean Giveaway Hop! I'm offering signed copies of Falling for Romeo and Magic Hands this go round, although any swearing in my books is limited to "damn" and the occasional "hell". And, honestly, I can't remember if there's a damn or hell in Overprotected. So if that tickles your fancy instead, you're welcome to that one as well.

Here are the blurbs:

FALLING FOR ROMEO:

John can have any girl he wants. Jennifer's never been kissed. Everybody thinks he's perfect. She's got issues with pride and jealousy. They were best friends-once. Now, they're playing Romeo and Juliet. Virgin lips Jennifer must have her first kiss on stage with John, the guy every girl in school wants. The pressure and tension build along with each staged kiss. Both are shocked when feelings bloom. Can either tell which kisses are real and which are for show?

MAGIC HANDS:

Cort, a high school senior jock seems to have it all -- except a summer job. When he lands one doing women's nails, his eyes are opened to the catty, back-stabbing world of females. Girls he thought he knew and trusted turn out to shock and use him. He gets to know Rachel, an elusive girl the others gossip about, a girl with secrets. From her he learns there is more to life than weekend partying and social status, and one of the secrets she shares with him will change his life forever.

To enter, post which book you'd like and click on the Facebook icon button in the sidebar. If you're not on Facebook, Twitter works! You're more likely to win free stuff from me this way!

Monday, August 20, 2012

Grace Doll had everything: Fame. Fortune. Beauty.
Everything except her freedom. So when a powerful movie producer forces an experimental treatment on Grace--one that's purported to make beauty immortal--she stages her own death to escape him. With the help of trusted friends, Grace slips into hiding. She's forever flawless. Forever young, and forever pursued by her past.

But when a stranger arrives on her doorstep, holding the key to a life she thought she'd left behind, Grace must decide between the safety she's known...and embracing the role she was born to play.

I'm giving away this Red Carpet Swag: A signed copy of Grace Doll, sun glasses, an 'Oscar", a glittering star photo holder along with a Grace Doll card and bookmark.

Tuesday, July 31, 2012

Thanks for joining the hop. The hop is the brain child of the wondrous and amazing Kathy Habel at I'mAReaderNotAWriter.

I'm giving away two options! A 10.00 gift certificate to Amazon for books or you can choose from any of my books ( in the header )

Please leave your contact info so I can contact you if you're the winner. Each week readers forgo their prizes because they don't claim them or I don't have their contact information. A shame!

You get extra consideration if you join me via the links in the sidebar. Take your pick: Facebook, Twitter, Blogspot, Goodreads...the more friends the merrier! The more your chances to win cool stuff and more.

Sunday, July 29, 2012

Heavenly is the story of a girl who falls in love with her autistic sister's guardian angel.

Heavenly is close to my heart, the events taken from my own family's struggles living with a child who has autism. Each of my family members reacted to this challenge differently. Sometimes it felt like we would never make it through-- that everything was falling apart.

The experience was intense but we're stronger because of it.

I've been told Heavenly feels "real", that the characters are "like people I know", that the story penetrates. These comments are some of the most satisfying I receive.

What title are you highlighting in this blog hop?
Kings & Queens, a twisty, YA mystery-suspense novel

Synopsis:
Seventeen-year-old Majesty Alistair wants police to look further into her father’s fatal car wreck, hopes the baseball team she manages can reclaim the state crown, aches for Derek…or, no…maybe Alec…maybe. And she mostly wishes to retract the hateful words she said to her dad right before slamming the door in his face, only to never see him again.

All her desires get sidelined, though, when she overhears two fellow students planning a church massacre. She doubts cops will follow up on her tip since they’re sick of her coming around with notions of possible crimes-in-the-works. And it’s not like she cries wolf. Not really. They’d be freaked too, but they’re not the ones suffering from bloody dreams that hint at disaster like some crazy, street guy forecasting the Apocalypse.

So, she does what any habitual winner with zero cred would do…try to I.D. the nutjobs before they act. But, when their agenda turns out to be far bigger than she ever assumed, and even friends start looking suspect, the truth and her actions threaten to haunt her forever, especially since she’s left with blood on her hands, the blood of someone she loves.

What gave you the idea for the book?
A dream where I overheard two people planning a church massacre while running in the woods. I escaped them in this little town, which gave me the seedling plot and locale I needed to bring a love triangle that had been kicking around in my brain to fruition.
Who are your main characters?
Majesty Alistair, a feisty tomboy with a quick wit, who manages her high school’s baseball team on which her two best friends play. One of her best friends is Derek McCarthy, a guarded teen with tons of layers and grit. And Alec is her other best friend. He’s an All-American type with a heart of gold. And Warren is an intelligent, loner artist, who factors into the main plot.

Who is your favorite character and why?
Derek. He’s wounded, cool and edgy.
What was your biggest challenge writing this book?
The writing was easy. It was the editing that took a couple years. It went through two critique circles and a tornado storm to come to press.
Where do you live?
Springfield, MA

Tell us a little about an interesting landmark in your country.
Fenway Park.

What's the most well known city in your country and why?
Manhattan. It’s a cultural center and everyone loves to visit New York City if they can make it to the States.

What's a little known fact about where you live?
It’s the home of basketball and volleyball.

Name two famous people who've been sighted in your corner of the world.
Bill Cosby. He has a home nearby in Shelburne Falls. He comes to Springfield quite a bit. Alec Baldwin. He was in the area, even at a mall, campaigning for Ted Kennedy. Stephen Nichols, from Days of Our Lives. My sister waited on him and his wife when she worked at Gus and Paul’s downtown.

What's your favorite restaurant and what type of food do they serve?
Red Lobster. It serves seafood and cheddar bay biscuits…or so I’m told…since they all left the immediate area.

What are you giving away on your blog?
An eCopy of Kings & Queens and a $10 giftcard, winner’s choice on store.

Who is the author you are highlighting on your blog?
Linda Ullesit, author of On a Wing and a Dare

Wednesday, July 25, 2012

Have you not read Penitence or Absolution? Maybe you've heard about the twisted love triangle in Overprotected or the student/teacher love story in A Season of Eden. Or perhaps you're into some light, fun romance: Falling for Romeo, Nailed or Magic Hands. Join me on the Facebook Page and enter to win your book of choice.

Wednesday, July 18, 2012

This is just one of the prize packs I'll be giving away on Aug 20th -- the release day party for Grace Doll.

I hope you'll mark your calendar and join me as we kick off the blog tour here!

Grace Doll had everything. Fame. Fortune. Beauty.

Everything except her freedom. So when a powerful movie producer forces and experimental treatment on Grace, one that's purported to make beauty immortal, she stages her own death to escape him. With the help of trusted friends, Grace slips into hiding. She's forever flawless, forever young, and forever pursued by her past.

But when a stranger arrives on her doorstep, holding the key to a life she thought she'd left behind, Grace must decide between the safety she's known...and embracing the role she was born to play.

Wednesday, July 11, 2012

Everything except, of course, her freedom. So when a powerful movie producer forces an experimental treatment on Grace--one that's purported to make beauty immortal--she stages her own death to escape him.

With the help of trusted friends, Grace slips into hiding. She's forever flawless, forever young and forever pursued by her past.

But when a stranger arrives on her doorstep, holding the key to a life she thought she'd left behind, Grace must decide between the safety she's known...and embracing the role she was born to play.

Publisher: Grove Creek Publishing 220 pages. Available in paperback, on Amazon Kindle, B&N Nook and in the iBook Store.

I'm pleased to share my next book.

The Grace Doll Book Tour starts Aug 14-20. Over 30 book bloggers have signed up to read and review the book. I hope you'll join us for interviews, character chats, giveaways and the coolest Hollywood "premier" party a book launch has ever seen on August 20th!

Thursday, July 5, 2012

Thanks for joining the Summer Reads HOP! I'm offering a copy of Nailed ~ the story of a high school graduate taking a summer job on her father's construction team where she has to prove she can be one of the guys no matter how hot the job is.

***** "An enchanting love triangle." - Midwest Book Reviews

To enter, join me on the sidebar--your choice--Facebook, Twitter, Goodreads--wherever you like.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012

Thanks for stopping by my blog during the Hop. A special thanks to I'm A Reader Not A Writer and others for hosting this hop.

I'm offering a choice of Heavenly and book tote or Overprotected and book tote or a 15.00 Amazon gift card.

To enter, post your gift of choice, then click on the sidebar to join me wherever you'd like on the web: Twitter, here on the blog, Facebook---I love making new friends and I offer giveaways here and on Twitter and Facebook so you can't go wrong.

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Thanks for supporting indie authors -- LIKE ME! I write to share my stories with readers. I appreciate it when a reader contacts me and shares their enjoyment of my books.

If you win this hop, please contact me about which book you win and read. You're welcome to any of my books ( in header ) just post which one you're entering for. Then join me on Facebook and here on the blog for more chances to win---I'm getting ready to release my next novel, and can't wait to get it out there for readers.

Monday, June 4, 2012

I confess: I'm releasing my next book soon and I want to know what readers/book bloggers LOVE and look forward to most new book releases.
Parties?
Swag?
Excerpts?
Contests?
What have you seen that has been super fun, creative or interesting that you can share?
Your opinion matters to me.
Thanks for sharing!
Jennifer

Thursday, May 17, 2012

Thanks for joining the Love In Bloom Hop! All of my stories are rich with relationships: whether it's the deep, spiritual connection of HEAVENLY or fresh, hot love in the summer of NAILED, you're heart will smile.

Take your pick for this hop!

Choose from:

Nailed

Heavenly

A Season of Eden

Overprotected

Post which book you'd like to win, then join me on Facebook and twitter ( links on sidebar ) I give extra consideration to readers who post links and help promote my books, so leave the links to your promotional efforts here, too.

Thursday, May 10, 2012

Please post which of my books ( books in header ) you'd like to win in your comment below, along with your contact information. Extra consideration is given for anyone who follows the blog and links on the sidebar.The more friends the merrier!

Tuesday, May 8, 2012

I usually create a book trailer for each book. They're fun and fit in my budget, and, with a new book coming out this year, I'm in production for a book trailer right now and yesterday, I read a blogger's post about the good, bad and ugly about book trailers from a readers' POV.

Do you like book trailers? Hate them? Post your book trailer thoughts and a link to your fav book trailer (s) and be entered to win a surprise pack from me.

I'm anxious to hear what you think AND see what you love - or hate - for that matter ( though hate's a strong word I dislike using ) but you get the idea.

Tuesday, May 1, 2012

Give Mom a book this Mother's Day - I'm offering 2 signed copies of Heavenly up as gifts. To enter, post your contact info so I can get in touch with you if you win.
Giveaway ends Friday, so I can mail the book and you have it on time for Mother's Day.
As always, I take note of anyone who posts extra links showing me the luv and where they've shared the giveaway. And I especially like it when new readers come on board and choose a link or two to follow the blog, Twitter, Facebook and Goodreads.
Mother's Day isn't far!
Read and let read~
Jennifer

Friday, April 27, 2012

Had to share the hysterical happening that occurred last night in our house. Many of you know ( or should know if you've read my YA novel HEAVENLY ) that my daughter "Abria" and her autistic antics are shared in that series.

Abria continues to bring us challenges and laughs--she's just so sweet. She loves unconditionally. We're amazed, shocked and pleased when she does something really smart -- like she did last night!

She ADORES bacon. I keep it in the freezer. So, she takes her empty sorbet container, cleaned and washed out, and she HIDES bacon in it and stashes it in her bedroom for later!!

Unfortunately, bacon, filled with nitrates, makes her angry--so we don't let her eat it. But, like most of us who want things we can't have, Abria never lets that stop her.

Part of me wants to be proud of her thinking outside the box!! Right??

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Thanks for participating. Autism is close to my heart, because I have a daughter with autism. I'm offering 4 copies of Heavenly, my YA novel about a girl who falls in love with her autistic sister's guardian angel. Heavenly is based on my family and our struggle learning to accept our child for who she is.

I'm throwing in a pair of Heavenly wings, a teeshirt and Autism awareness bracelets for the winners. ( randomly added to the book prize.)

Please enter by joining me -- links on sidebar -- on the places you choose: Goodreads. Facebook. Twitter. I'm happy to make new friends and readers!

Saturday, March 31, 2012

No April Fools Joke here! HEAVENLY, book one of the Heavenly series is FREE on Amazon.

Heavenly is the story of a girl who falls in love with her autistic sister's guardian angel.

Heavenly is close to my heart, the events taken from my own family's struggles living with a child who has autism. Each of my family members reacted to this challenge differently. Sometimes it felt like we would never make it through-- that everything was falling apart.

The experience was intense but we're stronger because of it.

I've been told Heavenly feels "real", that the characters are "like people I know", that the story penetrates. These comments are some of the most satisfying I receive.

Saturday, March 24, 2012

I'm so excited to be able to send EVERY one of the 20 who entered, their book of choice to their local library.

Please email me your name ( which will go in the letter I send to the librarian, telling them you requested the book and it's being donated in your name ) and the library address so I can send the books out.

EMAIL LINK ON SIDEBAR

Thank you for participating! I appreciate everyone who wants to share my books with their library - you're awesome!

Thursday, March 15, 2012

Here's your chance to win any book of your choice for your local library. To enter, post which of my book(s) you'd like to see on your library shelf. Don't forget to post the name of your library, too!

Monday, March 12, 2012

I've been invited to speak at the Professional Writers Series starting this Wed, March 14th at the Pleasant Grove Library. The series will be once a month until Oct, featuring local authors discussing their craft. If you're a Utah resident interested in writing, please join me at 7 PM in the theater.

Thursday, March 8, 2012

Win a Heavenly Real Angels Don't Fall book tote - up to 4 winners - I want to hit and exceed the 2000 follower/friends here on the blog. So, tell you best reader friends about coming over and joining. Make sure they put in their post that you sent them - whoever sends the most readers wins!

Thanks for being a friend and reader x x The giveaway goes Thursday until Saturday. Winner announced Saturday night.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

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For some reason when I uploaded the image, it twisted. Sorry!

Up for grabs this HOP is a Heavenly package. A signed copy of HEAVENLY, book one in the series. A (L) Real Angels Don't Fall tee shirt. Book tote and a pair of Heavenly wings to hang somewhere special.

Mine hang on the rear view mirror in my car and glow when the sunlight hits them. A stunning reminder of all things Heavenly :)

To enter, follow me ( various links on blog sidebar ) for even more giveaways.

I write YA books. Whatever my heart desires, I write. I don't have someone over my shoulder, in some office somewhere telling me what I can and cannot write. Or should and shouldn't write. I listen to my heart, the center of my muse, and trust my instincts.